Join us in the museum's Discovery Room as we explore the what, why and how of the natural world! What objects sink or float? Why are rainbows colorful? How is sound made? We’ll figure out the answers to these questions and more as we investigate, experiment and learn about the world around us!

In conjunction with the museum's "Native Voices" exhibit on display Dec. 7 through Jan. 17, 2018, Lancer Stephens, Ph.D., will present “Politics Aside: How Tribal Nations Come Together to Prepare Youth for Success - The Native Youth Preventing Diabetes Program.” Within this interactive discussion, Stephens will address some of the well-known causal agents of poor health for American Indians and how tribal nations of Oklahoma have come together to give the youth the skills, knowledge and support to overcome such…

Join us as we explore the what, why and how of the natural world! How do we use our senses? What is symmetry? How do animals eat their food? We'll figure out the answers to these questions and more as we investigate, experiment and learn about the world around us.

Enjoy complimentary admission to the museum for children 17 and under. General museum admission applies to visitors 18 and over. Please note that regular admission rates and program rates apply only to school groups scheduling educational programs on Free First Mondays for Kids.

In conjunction with the museum's "Native Voices" exhibit on display Dec. 7 through Jan. 17, 2018, Dr. Daniel Molina, physician of family medicine and chief medical officer for the Oklahoma City Indian Clinic, will present "Indigenous Healthcare: A History of Healing in Native Americans," at 6 p.m. Jan. 9 in the Kerr Auditorium. The program will examine the important factors that have affected the overall health of Native Americans, from cardiovascular disease, cancer and suicide, to preventative medicine and the power of community. Molina is…

Enjoy complimentary admission to the museum for children 17 and under. General museum admission applies to visitors 18 and over. Please note that regular admission rates and program rates apply only to school groups scheduling educational programs on Free First Mondays for Kids.

Dive into the wonderful world of dinosaurs! We'll identify, create and dig for fossils in this prehistoric adventure. Wolf Scouts will complete all the requirements for the "Digging in the Past" adventure loop. Deadline to register is Feb. 7.

Prepare yourself for a musical adventure around the world! Join us as we make instruments from different countries and learn about the cultures they come from. Bear Cub Scouts will complete all the requirements to earn the "World of Sound" adventure loop. Deadline to register is Feb. 7.

What would a painting created by a bird look like? How could an Apatosaurus reach the paper to draw a portrait? Capture the wonder of the wild as we explore silly ways to make art like the animals do. We'll get inspiration from exploring the amazing animals in our museum galleries and investigate creative art techniques. This event is for children 5 and up with an adult.

See our exhibits like you have never seen them before! Explore the bright, the bold, the camouflaged and the mysterious world of color in nature. What will your colorful creation be? Deadline to register is Feb. 19.

What in the world is engineering? How do you make a blueprint? Can animals be engineers? Explore questions like these and more in our hands-on discovery of life as an engineer. Webelos will complete all the requirements to earn the "Engineer" Webelos/AOL elective adventure pin. This program is available on Friday, Mar. 2, 5 to 7 p.m. or Saturday, Mar. 3, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Deadline to register is Feb. 21.

The time has come for Tigers to tell terrifically tall tales! Join us as we share stories and activities from different cultures. Tiger Scouts will complete requirements for the "Tiger Tales" adventure loop. Deadline to register is Feb. 21.

Enjoy complimentary admission to the museum for children 17 and under. General museum admission applies to visitors 18 and over. Please note that regular admission rates and program rates apply only to school groups scheduling educational programs on Free First Mondays for Kids.

Spring Break Escape offers opportunities for exploration and fun on a budget. From face painting and crafts to bird shows and jaw-dropping science experiments, Spring Break Escape is packed with adventure for all ages. General museum admission applies.

Hundreds of student speakers and learners of Native languages gather in Norman for the Oklahoma Native American Youth Language Fair (ONAYLF), a celebration of language diversity and cultural heritage. Participants take to the stage in live performances of song, speech and story; students' poster art, films, books, cartoons and writing are proudly displayed. Every student that enters a performance or material category receives a t-shirt that bears the Grand Prize poster art from the previous year.

Homeschoolers! Come experience a day of learning and exploration at the Sam Noble Museum. Homeschool students and groups are invited to participate in hands-on, educational science programs focusing on discovering the natural world. Cost is $10 for a student and one adult. Additional adults attending the program attend for $7 each. Siblings not participating in programs must pay admission to be admitted into the museum. Prices include the education program and general museum admission.

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, wait … it was a bird. Calling all amateur ornithologists to explore the winged world of Norman and beyond. Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of the museum’s ornithology collection as well as hands-on exploration of bird specimens with our curator of ornithology, Matthew Miller, Ph.D. We will finish the workshop by heading to a local park to practice your newfound bird identification skills.

Bugs are an important part of our world! We'll learn all about bugs, their homes and get creative with crafts. Brownie Scouts will complete all the requirements to earn the "Bugs" badge. Deadline to register is April 4.

Lights, camera, action! Discover the world of video games and movie magic. Look into the technology and science behind the best on-screen scenes. Junior Scouts will complete all the requirements to earn the "Entertainment Technology" badge. Deadline to register is April 4.

Set your eye to the sky! Join us as we discover the layers of the atmosphere, the science of flight and more. We will top it all off with an up-close look of the night sky through telescopes! Senior Scouts will complete all the requirements to earn the "Sky" badge. For Senior Scouts only: chaperones not required, with signed waiver. Deadline to register is April 4.

Join invertebrate paleontology curator Steve Westrop, Ph.D., for an exciting journey into Oklahoma's Paleozoic past. Explore life in Oklahoma's ancient oceans on Friday evening with a close-up look at some of the museum's finest invertebrate specimens. On Saturday morning, we will depart from the museum at 9 a.m. and travel in university vans to the site, where you will find a variety of marine fossils that you can take home. Bring a sack lunch, snacks, comfortable shoes and plenty of…

Tiger Scouts were born to perform! Join us as we learn about different types of theater, play games and explore nature-themed reader's theater. Tiger Cub Scouts will complete all the requirements to earn the "Tiger Theater" adventure loop.

Bring your creativity to the museum as we explore new ways to use everyday things! What can you do with a box? How many different ways can you use nature to make music? Learn to think like an inventor and find out! Brownie Scouts will complete all the requirements to earn the "Inventor" badge.

Walk on the wild side as we explore the animals all around us. Join us and explore classification, Oklahoma habitats, endangered animals and more! Junior Scouts will complete all requirements for the "Animal Habitats" badge.

Is it easy being green? Join us as we explore what types of trees are found in Oklahoma and plant a tree of our very own! Webelos will complete all the requirements to earn the "Adventures in Science" Webelos/AOL elective adventure pin.

Have a unique object from the natural or cultural world on your hands? Our experts can help identify your family heirlooms, fossils, rocks and other finds at the free event, Science in Action & Object I.D. Day.

Another favorite museum event, "Spooktacular" offers visitors a chance to dress in their family-friendly costumes, earn prizes and explore the fascinating world of natural history at the museum. The complimentary event features craft tables, a photo booth and a face-painting station. Museum curators and staff are also on hand to show visitors specimens from the museum's collections.

Celebrate the holidays and enjoy music, photos with Santa Claus and special discounts in Excavations, the museum store. This annual complimentary community celebration features storybook time with librarians from the Pioneer Library System and special holiday activities with the museum's education department. From a scavenger hunt for elves hidden throughout the museum galleries to musical performances, this special event is always a favorite of families.